As Gossip Cop has reported, Linkin Bridge consists of four tough-looking guys from Kentucky who are anything but tough when they sing. Together the men defy stereotypes, harmonizing as they beautifully perform classics like “Over The Rainbow.” And each time the judges have responded with positive feedback, these grown men can’t help but shed a few tears.

Unfortunately, they were in jeopardy of being eliminated during last month’s quarterfinals, during which Simon Cowell questioned their latest song choice. And after they lost the viewer Dunkin’ Save, they narrowly avoided getting the boot when Cowell, Mel B, and Howie Mandel opted to give them redemption. Now for the semifinals, Linkin Bridge had to prove that they truly deserved to be in next week’s finals.

And the group took a big risk by choosing a contemporary song for the first time. But their take on Lukas Graham’s “7 Years” led to a standing ovation from all four judges. Cowell said afterward, “That was a stunning performance, a stunning song choice.”

He further praised, “Everything you’ve done so far, for me, means you deserve a place in the final next week.” Mandel told the guys, “You made it. You made it. You should be proud. I’m proud of you.” Mel B said, “From the first note, you were in it to win it just now.”

She even went on to say, “You put Boyz II Men to shame.” Check out the full video below!